Greek Songs

The music of Greece dates back to Ancient Greece and has been changing through the ages with varied influences altering the traditional music forms.
The ancient Greek compositions were performed as part of entertainment, celebration and during spiritual and religious ceremonies. The instruments used included the double-reed aulos; the lyre, which was a plucked string instrument; and the kithara. In fact, music has been a very important part of the Greek society. Boys were taught music from the tender age of six-years.